HAMBURGER SOUP

1 ½ lbs. ground beef

2 medium onions, finely chopped

3 carrots, finely chopped

3 stalks celery, finely chopped

1 – 28 oz. can tomatoes

2 C water

3 cans (284 ml) consommé

1 can (284 ml) tomato soup

1 bay leaf

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. thyme

1 tsp. basil

½ C barley

Brown the ground beef.  Add the onions and celery and cook until soft.  Add all the remaining ingredients.  Cover & simmer for at least 2 hours.  Remove bay leaf before serving.